Today’s classes read about zoo animals. One of the books Ms. Kim read was “Good Night, Gorilla”. This books has very little words so the kids helped tell the story by looking at the illustrations. #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich  

This week in Art in the Stacks Ms. Kaylee taught the kids how to paint a jellyfish. They mixed and blended acrylic paints to bring this sea creature to life. #CCLartinthestacks #EducateEngageEnrich

Bilingual story times are back! Join Mrs. Og and Mrs. Itzel on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for this interactive class.   Today the kids learned color words and read books about rainbows.   #CCLbilingualstorytime #earlyliteracy #language #EducateEngageEnrich

Today Mrs. Kim read about apples. The kids learned how to say apple in sign language and recognized color names during their apple craft.   #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

We read a candy classic at Kayson’s Candy Company yesterday. The kids enjoyed “Curious George goes to the Chocolate Factory” and played with rhythm sticks. #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #CCLcommunityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich

At Chick-fil-A Gainesville (TX) (Gainesville, TX) on Monday morning, Mrs. Kim read books about friendship. The kids also made friendship bracelets. Stringing beads is an excellent way for kids to develop fine motor skills, and it’s fun too! #CCLcommunityoutreach #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

We will offer two 10:30 children’s classes for the first two Tuesdays in August. This gives the school-age kids more age appropriate stories to listen to while also not overcrowding the little ones. Be sure to join us at 10:30 or 2:30! #CCLchildrensclass #EarlyLiteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Session 3 of Literary LEGO had a blast building their creations. Look at their hard work! This class is sponsored in part by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Lee Russell and the Friends of Cooke County Library #cclliterarylegos

On Tuesday the kids took an adventure to the moon and made space crafts!   #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

August 9 is Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! We celebrated his birthday in July and learned about fire safety. The little kids made a map so they can go on an imaginary bear hunt while the older kids made animal stick puppets.   #CCLchildrensclass #SB80ActsOfKindness #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich